Reality Interactive rolls out multimedia CD-ROM series for ISO 14000 environmental management.EDEN PRAIRIE Eden Prairie A city of eastern Minnesota, a residential suburb of Minneapolis. Population: 57,300. , Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 1996-- Interactive solution designed to help organizations implement new international standard for environmental management systems Reality Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :RINT RINT Radiation Intelligence RINT Recovery Interpreter ), a leading provider of interactive multimedia knowledge solutions for business, today announced the availability of the first two titles of its ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 14000 EMS Conformance con·for·mance n. Conformity. Noun 1. conformance - correspondence in form or appearance conformity agreement, correspondence - compatibility of observations; "there was no agreement between theory and Series. Designed to help organizations develop, implement, achieve, review and maintain an environmental management system (EMS) conformant to the new ISO 14000 family of international standards, the five-CD multimedia series is at the forefront of the trend to integrate modern business process management methods to environmental practices. ISO 14000 is a series of international voluntary environmental management standards developed under the auspices aus·pi·ces 1 n. Plural of auspex. auspices Noun, pl under the auspices of with the support and approval of [Latin auspicium augury from birds] Noun of the International Organization for Standardization International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Organization for determining standards in most technical and nontechnical fields. Founded in Geneva in 1947, its membership includes more than 100 countries. (ISO). Its purpose is to establish a common global approach to management systems that will lead to the protection of the environment, improve the quality of life, and enhance international trade and commerce. "Organizations worldwide are becoming more aware that they need to take responsibility for their effect on the environment," said Paul Wendorff, President/CEO of Reality Interactive. "The new international environmental management standard, ISO 14000, sets a framework by which an organization can begin to measure, evaluate and audit its conformance to good environmental management. Payoffs include improved business processes, reduced environmental risk and improved community relations 1. The relationship between military and civilian communities. 2. Those public affairs programs that address issues of interest to the general public, business, academia, veterans, Service organizations, military-related associations, and other non-news media entities. . "To assist these organizations in the education, training and implementation of ISO 14000, Reality Interactive designed and developed the ISO 14000 EMS Conformance Series. To ensure accuracy and completeness, our development effort involved validation See validate. validation - The stage in the software life-cycle at the end of the development process where software is evaluated to ensure that it complies with the requirements. of subject matter content by top environmental and standards experts. Our recently announced relationship with the American National Standards Institute See ANSI. (body, standard) American National Standards Institute - (ANSI) The private, non-profit organisation (501(c)3) responsible for approving US standards in many areas, including computers and communications. ANSI is a member of ISO. (ANSI (American National Standards Institute, New York, www.ansi.org) A membership organization founded in 1918 that coordinates the development of U.S. voluntary national standards in both the private and public sectors. It is the U.S. member body to ISO and IEC. ), who represents the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. in standards development, and the Global Environment Technology Foundation (GETF GETF Global Environment & Technology Foundation ), a leading advocate for sustainable environmental practices, positions Reality Interactive in a leadership position with this new standard," Wendorff concluded. "Companies and organizations should consider implementing ISO 14000 for broader competitive reach," said David Kirkpatrick, Manager of Regulatory Products at Reality Interactive, and an original member of the United States Technical Assistance Group (TAG) to ISO technical committee 207, which developed the 14000 family of standards. "Whether they want to compete globally or locally, establishing an EMS gains the confidence of government regulators, the local community, customers, environmental groups and suppliers of that organization." "ISO 14000 is a market-driven approach to environmental protection that brings environmental management and global competitiveness together for the first time," said Joe Cascio, Vice President for Environmental Management Systems at GETF and Chairman of the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO TC ISO TC International Standards Organisation - Technical Committee (SCAR, Australia) 207 which helped to create the international standard. "With this product, Reality Interactive is taking a strong lead in the effort to build acceptance and facilitate implementation of this industry-shaping new standard." Reality Interactive's five-part ISO 14000 EMS Conformance Series includes the following CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). titles: Understanding ISO 14000: The first title in the series teaches company executives what an environmental management system (EMS) is and helps them determine whether it is right for their organization. The CD-ROM offers electronic tools that enable organizations to determine costs, scheduling, roles and responsibilities for implementing an ISO 14000 project. Getting Started with ISO 14000: This title looks at the structure and organization of the ISO 14001 standard, the legal implications of ISO 14000 and the impact of implementation capability on the success of EMS development. It defines implementation capabilities and their importance to the success of EMS development and lets users work through them by example. Electronic tools enable an organization to identify its environmental aspects and associated impacts, and then develop a written Environmental Policy from within the program. Managing Your ISO 14000 EMS Project: This title enables companies to write and edit a project plan directly within the program and finish it in any standard word processor. It includes a detailed budget template (1) A pre-designed document or data file formatted for common purposes such as a fax, invoice or business letter. If the document contains an automated process, such as a word processing macro or spreadsheet formula, then the programming is already written and embedded in the , which can be imported into a spreadsheet program, and a Project Leader's guide that describes what should be done, when and by whom. Building and Implementing the ISO 14000 EMS System: Provides integrated electronic tools to document the ISO 14000-based EMS. It includes a sample environmental manual, templates and tools for generating an Environmental Management Program, and guides for writing customized procedures directly within the program. It helps companies develop a plan for controlling documents and data, as well as assists with implementing and auditing the EMS. Internal Auditing for an ISO 14001 EMS: Enables companies to train an internal ISO 1400 auditing team in both the procedural and behavioral aspects of auditing. It includes video simulations of audit interviews, sample audit forms and procedures. This title covers the pre-audit, audit, and post-audit processes, and addresses how to integrate EMS and compliance auditing. Product pricing and availability The first two CD-ROMs, "Understanding ISO 14000" and "Getting Started with ISO 14000," are currently available from Reality Interactive for $995 each. Remaining titles, "Building and Implementing the ISO 14000 EMS System," "Internal Auditing for an ISO 14001 EMS" and "Managing Your ISO 14000 EMS Project," will be available in Dec. 1996, also at $995. The entire five-CD is priced at $4,495. About Reality Interactive Founded in 1994, Reality Interactive, Inc., designs, develops and markets interactive multimedia knowledge solutions to businesses worldwide. Reality's products address key business trends such as quality systems (ISO 9000 and QS-9000) and environmental management (ISO 14000 and Pollution Prevention). Based in the Minneapolis area, the company can be reached at (612) 996-6777. Its Website can be found at http://www.realtools.com. CONTACT: Reality Interactive Andy Keith or Lisa Lieder 612/996-6729 andyk@ry.com 612/996-6763 lisal@ry.com |
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